The Whitecaps played their second double header of the season today against the Hyannis Mets. Brewster came into the day winning their last two games, while Hyannis had lost their last six.
The teams split a pair of one run games. The Whitecaps came away with a win in Game 1, beating the Mets 4-3 after four runs in their last at-bat (the 6th inning). Hyannis bounced back to win the second game 3-2 in two extra innings.
One of the stories of the day was the performance of Brewster third basemen/catcher Zach Jones. Prior to today's games, Jones had two hits in his last 35 plate appearances. Jones went 2-3 with a couple singles.
Jones is starting to heat up at the right time. He has registered a hit in the past two days for the first time this season. With the roster depleted from injuries and contract signings (like Nathan Baker's with the Pittsburgh Pirates), the Whitecaps need him to keep it up!
Brewster returns to action tomorrow (Monday, July 27) at 5 pm as they host the Cotuit Kettleers in game four of a five game homestand. Tune in at 4:45 for the pregame show with Nick, Craig, and me!
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Graham Doty, Broadcaster
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
A Fun Day... a Better Weekend? Nick's Knocks, Part 2
For this edition of Nick's Knocks, I don't really have a knock on anyone or anything, but I do have my All Star Game Photo Album from yesterday's game at Fenway Park. Although the game was shortened to 5 innings because of the rain, the players still seemed to enjoy the experience (see: Kyle Blair and Colin Walsh photo).
Let us know what you think of the photos. Feel free to comment right on them if you want. There are shots of batting and fielding practice, the Home Run Hitting Contest and the autograph session.
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The Whitecaps are off to Doran Park in Bourne today for a doubleheader versus the Braves. They'll have another game tomorrow (at home), then another doubleheader on Sunday. By the end of the weekend, we'll have a much better view of where the Whitecaps stand in the playoff picture. The weekend wraps up an entire week of games against the West. Starting Monday, all but two of the Whitecaps games will be against East teams.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Let us know what you think of the photos. Feel free to comment right on them if you want. There are shots of batting and fielding practice, the Home Run Hitting Contest and the autograph session.
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The Whitecaps are off to Doran Park in Bourne today for a doubleheader versus the Braves. They'll have another game tomorrow (at home), then another doubleheader on Sunday. By the end of the weekend, we'll have a much better view of where the Whitecaps stand in the playoff picture. The weekend wraps up an entire week of games against the West. Starting Monday, all but two of the Whitecaps games will be against East teams.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
New Features to the Blog
We're adding even more to our coverage of the team through the blog this week. Starting tomorrow, we'll have a specialized entry from one of our broadcasters almost every day.
Check out Nick's Knocks (which started a couple days ago) for jokes and updates on former Whitecaps.
Graham's Grand Slam is a biweekly update with four interesting points about the team or a player or coach.
Craig's Count is a collection of fun facts and news about the team.
We also added a list of blogs you might be interested in. There are a few Cape League ones, the most popular baseball blogs from ESPN, and the blog of our Broadcast Manager Nick Gagalis.
We'll still have plenty of other entries on the blog too, so check back regularly during the season!
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster, Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Check out Nick's Knocks (which started a couple days ago) for jokes and updates on former Whitecaps.
Graham's Grand Slam is a biweekly update with four interesting points about the team or a player or coach.
Craig's Count is a collection of fun facts and news about the team.
We also added a list of blogs you might be interested in. There are a few Cape League ones, the most popular baseball blogs from ESPN, and the blog of our Broadcast Manager Nick Gagalis.
We'll still have plenty of other entries on the blog too, so check back regularly during the season!
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster, Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Nick's Knocks, Part 1
For the first edition of the new feature, "Nick's Knocks," I figured I would start out with a knock on myself.
I made an interesting mistake on the broadcast during the doubleheader against Falmouth. During the second game of the doubleheader, I noticed a large bird flying beyond center field. I confused the term, "commodore" with "condor," suggesting that the bird might be a good omen for the team, since (I thought) that was what a commodore was. It was a pretty boneheaded move on my part, but at least it gave Graham and Craig a few laughs. Hopefully it made you smile too.
Now I understand that a commodore is a naval admiral, and that it doesn't eat mice.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
I made an interesting mistake on the broadcast during the doubleheader against Falmouth. During the second game of the doubleheader, I noticed a large bird flying beyond center field. I confused the term, "commodore" with "condor," suggesting that the bird might be a good omen for the team, since (I thought) that was what a commodore was. It was a pretty boneheaded move on my part, but at least it gave Graham and Craig a few laughs. Hopefully it made you smile too.
Now I understand that a commodore is a naval admiral, and that it doesn't eat mice.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
We're Going Streaking!
The Whitecaps have won four in a row after tonight's victory over the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. Sitting right next to the dugout, we could feel the excitement. Graham and I recorded our broadcast of the game because there was no wireless internet (which is also why there were no real time tweets).
The Whitecaps struggled through June after a hot start to the season, but the team has really clicked in the last week. The roster is finalized, the offense is alive, and the pitching has been good out of the windup and the stretch, early and late, starters and relievers.
Tant Shepherd got his first 2 RBI as a member of the Whitecaps, and they were the difference in the game. Stayton Thomas came in for his first appearance with the bases loaded and one down, but he struck out the first batter he saw, and forced a ground out to end the inning.
Here's the box score to the game.
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The Whitecaps challenge the Chatham Anglers tomorrow at home. That game was originally scheduled to be played on Monday, June 22, then was rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23. The games were rained out both those days, as were all other Cape League Games. Instead of facing Chatham when they were at their best, they will host the Anglers, who are now losers in seven of their last 10 games.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
The Whitecaps struggled through June after a hot start to the season, but the team has really clicked in the last week. The roster is finalized, the offense is alive, and the pitching has been good out of the windup and the stretch, early and late, starters and relievers.
Tant Shepherd got his first 2 RBI as a member of the Whitecaps, and they were the difference in the game. Stayton Thomas came in for his first appearance with the bases loaded and one down, but he struck out the first batter he saw, and forced a ground out to end the inning.
Here's the box score to the game.
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The Whitecaps challenge the Chatham Anglers tomorrow at home. That game was originally scheduled to be played on Monday, June 22, then was rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23. The games were rained out both those days, as were all other Cape League Games. Instead of facing Chatham when they were at their best, they will host the Anglers, who are now losers in seven of their last 10 games.
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster. Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Friday, July 3, 2009
A Loss with Promise
The Whitecaps had one of their best bullpen performances of the season tonight. They also had one of their better late inning comebacks, but because of a rough start and a few extra baserunners, they ended up losing.
Brewster gave up 7 runs in the first two innings, but Sean Hoelscher, normally a starter, dominated the Firebirds as soon as he came in. He retired 12 of 13 batters at one point in his outing, went five full innings, and didn't allow a hit or a run.
In the 4th inning, the Caps got a pair of runs on four straight singles. Both Lyle Allen and Harold Martinez got RBI singles, but each of them were thrown out at second trying to turn them into doubles. That was the kind of luck the Whitecaps had tonight, but there certainly were some positives.
The 6th inning was one of the best the Whitecaps have had all year offensively. They were only a homer short of hitting for the cycle in the inning, and Jarret Parker got a 3-run triple in his first game with the team. John Barr knocked him in to complete the comeback, but the Whitecaps didn't score the rest of the night.
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Now that the rosters have been updated, the Whitecaps have a lot more positional depth. Jarrett Parker's arrival moved the slick-fielding John Barr to left, and Tant Shepherd plays infield and outfield. They just recently added Arizona's catcher, Daniel Butler to their roster as well.
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The Whitecaps will be back at home on Saturday to play the Harwich Mariners. If you can't make it to Stony Brook Field, tune in 15 minutes before the game! brewsterwhitecaps.com
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster, Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
Brewster gave up 7 runs in the first two innings, but Sean Hoelscher, normally a starter, dominated the Firebirds as soon as he came in. He retired 12 of 13 batters at one point in his outing, went five full innings, and didn't allow a hit or a run.
In the 4th inning, the Caps got a pair of runs on four straight singles. Both Lyle Allen and Harold Martinez got RBI singles, but each of them were thrown out at second trying to turn them into doubles. That was the kind of luck the Whitecaps had tonight, but there certainly were some positives.
The 6th inning was one of the best the Whitecaps have had all year offensively. They were only a homer short of hitting for the cycle in the inning, and Jarret Parker got a 3-run triple in his first game with the team. John Barr knocked him in to complete the comeback, but the Whitecaps didn't score the rest of the night.
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Now that the rosters have been updated, the Whitecaps have a lot more positional depth. Jarrett Parker's arrival moved the slick-fielding John Barr to left, and Tant Shepherd plays infield and outfield. They just recently added Arizona's catcher, Daniel Butler to their roster as well.
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The Whitecaps will be back at home on Saturday to play the Harwich Mariners. If you can't make it to Stony Brook Field, tune in 15 minutes before the game! brewsterwhitecaps.com
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Nick Gagalis, Broadcaster, Broadcast Manager and Brewster Whitecaps Web Editor
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